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title: "Standards Framework for Ecosystem Service Markets"
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# Standards Framework for Ecosystem Service Markets

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-473a80dd-fcd0-440f-bf06-57b2b5ccdaff

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) awarded a Single Tender Contract to the British Standards Institute (BSI) for developing a standards framework for Ecosystem Service Markets. The contract value is GBP 2,584,000, with a contract period from 13th February 2023 to 12th February 2024. The procurement method used was a direct Single tender action, with the tender closing on 31st January 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in environmental standards and service markets to engage in the development of industry-specific standards. Companies operating in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in environmental standards and large-scale project management, are well-suited to compete. The contracting authority, Defra, based in London, England, aims to enhance ecosystem service markets through this procurement process.

## Notice

To award a Single Tender Contract to the British Standards Institute for the development of a standards framework for Ecosystem Service Markets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71211e6a-d2ca-4e59-b46c-0c4db4db474d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2023 - 12 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,584,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,584,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BSI STANDARDS LTD (BSI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711200 - Environmental standards other than for construction

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2023 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71211e6a-d2ca-4e59-b46c-0c4db4db474d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71211e6a-d2ca-4e59-b46c-0c4db4db474d
  15th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e29d0682-08bc-475e-be9f-3bee087d72e1
  n/a
- http://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing portal

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